Chapter 1555: 1553 First Exploration

Chapter 1555: Chapter 1553 First Exploration

The train completed a circuit around [City Within the Wall – Kalmus], marking the end of the guide’s introductory work.

The one-day temporary residence qualification has started timing.

Han Dong and his two companions were allocated to a well-furnished two-bedroom and one living room apartment. The residential buildings all feature public canteens, where, under the condition of no waste, food is supplied in unlimited quantities.

During their meals at the canteen, they could constantly feel the eyes of other residents upon them.

Especially focused on the “Box of Resentment” on Green’s chest,

Such equipment is exceedingly rare even in Infinite City… While killing accumulates Slaughter Value, it hasn’t been said that stealing isn’t allowed.

Even so, Green deliberately maintained an appearance of ‘wealth exposed’, completely ignoring these gazes.

Hoping to attract a group of fearless individuals so he can kill them all under the pretense of ‘Justifiable Defense’, thereby fulfilling his desires while also earning a tidy sum.

[At the dining table]

Sally’s plate contained several live quail and a few hairy eggs.

The quail were eaten like dumplings, one bite at a time without even spitting out the feathers.

As for the hairy eggs with developed embryos, Sally smashed them all into a bowl, stirred them up, and directly gulped them down, showing a satisfied face as if fully replenished with nutrients.

Green brought a freshly cut black bear’s head, unconcerned by the still flowing blood, tearing into it along with the fur and skull… even making loud noises while sucking the brain, creating quite a mess on the ground.

Such a dining scene even made two residents with weak willpower vomit on the spot,

Diminishing much of the malicious intent harbored in their hearts.

Han Dong was accustomed to such scenes and continued eating while reviewing the information in his hands.

“Giants, treasures, and ascension, that’s the formal theme of the Ladybug Game?

According to the guide’s introduction, the upcoming arrangement is simply to use [City Within the Wall] as the base point to gradually investigate Infinite City, necessitating multiple returns, and upon obtaining enough rewards, fully arming, and gathering sufficient intelligence, then heading to the core area of Infinite City to seek an ascension opportunity.

However, the unknowns are still too many.

After we rest and head to the Great Hall, we can officially enter Infinite City and hopefully clear up some necessary details.”

Moreover, with this centralized ring-shaped structure, once Hop and Kite arrive here, we should easily be able to find them.”

Even though newcomers are granted an entire day of rest for free.

Han Dong does not plan to squander it; after resting sufficiently, he’ll directly take the ring train to head to [the Great Hall]… In Han Dong’s view, taking one second earlier to explore Infinite City is building an advantage.

After all, the opponents in this game are combos like Pope and Dumps.

As well as people like Shinshi from S-10 “Takamagahara”, and mysterious teams yet to reveal themselves.

…

[Great Hall Area]

This is both the rights management office for City Within the Wall – Kalmus and the hall for issuing tasks, with the only channel connecting to Infinite City set here.

The area for issuing and receiving tasks is located on the right side of the Great Hall Area, in the “Explorer’s Hall”

Many strong assassins crowded within, attempting to receive tasks suitable to their difficulty level and with abundant rewards.

“Uncertified assassins may not browse or receive formal tasks.

Please complete the team registration at the counter area and receive the “First Exploration” task.”

Han Dong shrugged, “It’s estimated to be similar to the Adventurer’s Hall in Holy City, wanting to receive a team of corresponding difficulty, must reach the correspondent level… it can only come step by step.”

Han Dong approached the counter, where the receptionist had half her head completely modified into machinery, her brain connected to the intranet, capable of scanning the badge to identify basic information.

While monitoring the badges of Han Dong and his two companions, she revealed a surprised expression.

In addition to names and aliases, a hexagonal value panel was visible, the growth values for the three were all [S].

“Awesome…” the receptionist couldn’t help but exclaim.

“Are you planning to form a three-person team? Once the team is established, it will affect your subsequent reward distribution, personal evaluation, and other comprehensive indicators.

Additionally, if there is any reduction in the team, it must be reported immediately.”

“If we want to add members later, is it possible?”

“It is possible, the team maximum limit is [6]… However, increasing the team size will affect your individual evaluations. With your abilities, forming a three-person team is more suitable.

Then I will first register the team information for you.”

The receptionist first uploaded the three’s information to the intranet, then imprinted the badge in the form of a “wax seal” into the record book dedicated to team registration.

She also handed over a freshly printed task document.

“Here are the requirements for “First Exploration”, please have a look.

The Assassin Badge worn on you will record the exploration route momentarily, please make sure to keep it well… preferably keeping it within your body.

If, during exploration, you manage to kill a giant, while collecting its corpse materials, please ensure to drop “Heartblood” onto the insignia.

Upon your return, the blood in the insignia can be used to identify the number, category, rarity, etc. of the giants you killed and will grant corresponding rewards and evaluations.

Once you are ready, please head to the Great Hall’s [Elevator Number 3], the steps for your initial exploration have been conveyed.

May you return safely.”

“First Exploration”

[Difficulty]: White★

[Requirements]: Go for a 12-hour exploration in Infinite City (exploration path must not be less than 50km), and obtain one item related to the giant’s body, such as a nail, hair, or saliva will suffice.

[Rewards]: Certified assassin status, three-day resident rights, 60 Ladybug Points.

“The first exploration doesn’t even have a compulsory kill requirement…”

Han Dong didn’t immediately leave the counter and attempted to ask the receptionist with a friendly demeanor:

“Excuse me, if we kill a rather powerful giant during the first exploration, will there be extra rewards?”

“Merely a giant’s corpse is very valuable.

If you can indeed retrieve “Heartblood”, it will be evaluated by its various indicators, enhancing your personal and team evaluations and earning corresponding point rewards.

Later, you can take on more challenging, more valuable tasks.

However… still hope you proceed step by step, the danger of Infinite City far exceeds your imagination, even the lowest level of giants are difficult to kill, once caught, it’s certain death.”

“We’ll be careful.”

Just as Han Dong left the counter satisfied, heading towards [Elevator Number 3].

Everyone smelled a familiar scent simultaneously, quickly turning their heads… Green went straight up.

“Yo! Isn’t it little brother Pope… Phew~ You guys seem to be a bit slower, let me see how sturdy your body is in the game, is it strong enough?”

Green directly spread his arms wide, attempting to give Pope a heartfelt embrace.

Unfortunately, he only embraced a shadow in the Void…

Of course, while Pope wasn’t concerned about Green moving faster, he was concerned about the ‘Box’ hanging on Green’s chest. This was not just an advantage of speed. In a game of absolute level restraint, the upgrade brought by equipment is tremendous.

“Dumps, are you alright?”

Han Dong also greeted them amicably and nodded slightly towards Miss Helen… Han Dong was also very curious if Helen’s essence would be replicated into the game, and how it would be presented.

“It’s alright… By the way, during our way to the Black Wall, we discovered a squad from another world, progressing slightly faster than us.

Wearing full Ancient Greek attire, they emanate a mysterious sense of danger, keep an eye out.”

“Okay.”